Pension tax debate shifts focus in Kansas wrapup
Kansas lawmakers resume debate on taxing retirees pensions as part of a broader equity issue. The House and Senate consider anti crime measures and a health care reform package. A $66 million pension settlement for about 21 000 military retirees awaits conference action.
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Topeka
Statehouse
Senate
U.S. Supreme Court
Gus Bogina
R-Shawnee
Ways and Means Committee
Begina
House
Craig Grant
Kansas National Education Association
Grant
Man B
Wichita Federation of Teachers
The
Kansas Association of Public Employees
House Appropriations Committee
Joan Finney
Sity
Jerry Moran
R-Hays
Senate Judiciary Committee
Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
SRS
Legislative
Kansas
Department of Health and Environment
KC residents fear crime more in poll results
The Kansas City Star found nearly 75 percent of residents polled feel safer and more afraid now than five years ago due to crime. The survey of over 500 metropolitan residents shows crime as the top worry, with 11 percent buying guns for protection and 16 percent buying other defense tools. Suburban gun ownership reaches 42 percent, urban 35 percent, as calls for tougher laws and more police rise. Alvin Brooks cautions against overreacting with punishment and promotes prevention.
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Kansas City, Mo
Kansas City
Alvin Brooks
Against Crime
Brooks
U.S
Jackson County
Claire McCaskill
McCaskill
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